(AP) — The state House of Representatives has unanimously adopted a resolution creating a commission that will recommend how to boost the effectiveness of state ethics, lobbying and campaign finance laws. The House acted after two former lawmakers earlier this week pleaded guilty in connection with accepting bribes. The resolution asks the commission to provide an interim report to the House by March 31 and a final report by Dec. 1. Former state Rep. Ty Cullen and former state Sen. Kalani English pleaded guilty to honest services wire fraud. They both admitted they took bribes in exchange for shaping legislation while in office.

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